Jon Alvarez

Director of Campus PlanningMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Registered architect with over 30 years of design and construction experience. Strong background in providing senior level planning and project management for large scale, complex building projects and capital programs. Responsible for guiding the long-range planning for MIT’s campus environment and its facilities in support of the Institute’s overall mission of research and education.

Every institution’s biggest issue regardless of their size is the efficient and effective use of their campus space. Part of this problem is the aging spaces and facilities that fall out of use due to inadequate features that are not fit in the modern age. How do you prioritise the right areas to revitalise and what is the potential for redevelopment? Learn the best practice techniques and the solutions to your problems in this interactive session.

By attending this workshop you will:

Identifying which areas and buildings to prioritise for strategic value

Creating a criteria for efficient and successful delivery of redevelopment plans

The campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located on a 168-acre (68 ha) tract in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. The campus includes dozens of buildings representing diverse architectural styles and shifting campus priorities over MIT's history. The long-range planning for MIT’s campus environment and its facilities helps to support the Institute’s overall mission of research and education. The development of the masterplan “MIT2030” helps to future proof and continuously improve the campus.

In this Session...

Implementing a flexible framework that helps the Institute make informed choices about its physical development and renewal in support of its mission

Providing a responsive tool that provides guidelines for envisioning and inventing key physical changes on campus

Ensuring the campus and facilities stay relevant for a greater student experience

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Jon.